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U.S. Springfield M1884 Carbine 45/70 SN: 418284

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
U.S. Springfield M1884 Carbine 45/70 SN: 418284
US Military carbine. Features 22" barrel, pinned blade front sight, M1879 adjustable rear sight (marked "C"), sling bar & ring, butt trap storage compartment, 1884 dated breech block, grooved trigger. All markings are crisp/clear except the eagle head, P proof on barrel is faint. Bore is fair condition, mostly bright with strong rifling, some pitting throughout. Metal parts are brown color, mottled or gray in places, with small traces of blue, barrel band is mostly blue. Stock is good condition, has been lightly sanded and refinished, with no cartouche, or proof remaining. '1888" is stamped behind the lower tang, which appears more recent. Condition is NRA Very Good Antique Firearm